Prefecture of Miyagi, Japan
Miyagi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,365,204 people, it is the 15th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Miyagi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Miyagi is lead by Yoshihiro Muraiand is based in the prefecture capital of Sendai (Population: 1,063,103).
The most populous cities in Miyagi are: Sendai-shi (Population: 1,063,103), Sendai (Population: 1,063,103), Ishinomaki (Population: 117,233), Furukawa (Population: 76,312), Shiogama (Population: 59,526).
Miyagi Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_04 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Sendai-shi (Population: 1,063,103) |
| Head of Government | Yoshihiro Murai |
| Total Population | 2,365,204 |
| Total Area | 7,285 sq km (2,813 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 324.7 sq km (840.9 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.